Darson Grantham - The Grantham Group Real Estate Blog

New construction in the Des Moines metro offers modern layouts, warranties, and energy efficiency but often comes with a per-square-foot premium and a longer timeline, while resale homes typically offer mature landscaping, established neighborhoods, and more negotiating room on price. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who helps buyers weigh both paths honestly based on their timeline and priorities. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. New construction has become a defini

Mortgage pre-approval in Iowa requires a lender to verify your income, assets, credit, and debt through actual documentation, unlike a pre-qualification which is based on self-reported estimates, and most Des Moines metro buyers can complete pre-approval within a few business days. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who connects buyers with lenders before they start touring homes so their offers carry real weight. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. Pre-approval is the si

Closing costs in Iowa typically run between 2 percent and 3 percent of the purchase price for buyers, while sellers usually pay between 6 percent and 8 percent once agent commissions, transfer tax, and title costs are included. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who walks Des Moines metro buyers and sellers through every line item on the closing statement before they ever see it at the table. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. Every buyer asks the same question once an o